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When I was young, my two favorite walks in the neighborhood were to the mailbox and to the bookmobile. I relished racing up our steep cement driveway to pry open the mailbox half-hidden by Trumpet vines and search for the latest copy of Cricket Magazine. Once a week, I’d walk half a mile down the […]

5 DIY Holiday Gifts that Kids Can Make

We’ve all been there before. It’s just a few days until the winter holidays and your kids don’t have a present to give their favorite teacher, grandmother, best friend, basketball coach, you name it. Want to help your kids get creative and make their own holiday gifts? Enjoy these five simple yet crafty gift ideas […]

Giving Thanks: Harvest Celebrations Around the World

Quick, what’s a uniquely American holiday? For most people, Thanksgiving is near the top of the list of traditions that are as American as, well, pumpkin pie. Still, it may surprise you to realize that the concept of a harvest festival or feast paired with “giving thanks” exists around the world. It makes sense […]

Establishing Partnerships & Engaging Corporate Volunteers in Student Support Roles

In today’s corporate landscape, fostering meaningful partnerships and engaging employees in volunteer service has become increasingly essential. When collaborating with entities such as school districts, schools, nonprofit educational organizations, or youth-serving organizations, a strategic approach is critical. This executive summary outlines a comprehensive framework to navigate the process effectively.

Introducing eMentoring Webinar

Introducing eMentoring: Expanding the Reach of Mentorship, featuring Marta Heinrich from Schneider Electric as she shares their eMentoring journey with the TryEngineering Together program.

2023-2024 Annual Report

2022-2023 was an extraordinary year filled with remarkable achievements! We extend our heartfelt appreciation to our school leaders, and teachers who persevered through challenging learning obstacles.

The Surprising History of Your Favorite Olympic Sports

The 2024 Olympic Games are here! From the opening ceremonies to the presentation of the medals, there’s something comforting in the time-honored tradition of it all. It may surprise you, then, to learn that little about the Olympics is truly set in stone. Every four years, the Games add new sports, change rules, and create […]

8 Cool Facts for Chinese Language Day

Did you know that UN Chinese Language Day falls on April 20? This holiday commemorates an incredibly popular, ancient, and interesting family of languages. Here are some of our favorite facts about what makes the Chinese language so unique. You might even get inspired to learn Chinese! Mandarin Chinese is one of the world’s oldest […]

Amazing Apes: 7 Wild Facts about Our Closest Cousins

Happy APE-ril! During this month, we celebrate both Earth Day and Dr. Jane Goodall’s 90th birthday! In honor of these momentous occasions, we’re looking at some of the most fascinating facts about great apes. The April issue of MUSE Magazine is all about our closest primate relatives, and we’re here to share some of our […]

Everything You Need to Know About Eclipses

The Great American Eclipse is sweeping the nation on Monday, April 8! For many Americans, it’s a true once-in-a-lifetime experience. But how can you prepare for this astronomical phenomenon, and how on earth can you explain it to your kids? We’re here to answer all of your eclipse-related questions! The March issues of four of […]

How Can Learning a Language Bring Your Family Closer Together?

You’ve heard it before: when it comes to building relationships, communication is key. And the number one way that we communicate with our loved ones? Through language. Language lets us share our feelings, make connections, and even hand down family traditions like recipes and songs from generation to generation. But what about family members who […]